General Information
Revision date
2019-02-13
Product name
Guanine
Product Synonyms
2-Aminohypoxanthine
Chemical name
2-Amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
CAS No.
73-40-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
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Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves.
Response
If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.
